MORE THAN 400 EMERGENCIES DURING COMANDOS RESCUE OPERATION

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Comandos de Salvamento of El Salvador reports, at the conclusion of its “For a Safe Summer 2023” Rescue Operation, a total of four hundred thirty-seven emergencies during the period from April 2 to April 9, the dates of the Holy Week vacation.

Volunteers from Comandos de Salvamento of El Salvador recorded five deaths resulting from the 69 traffic accidents reported on different roads throughout the country, as well as 80 injured people who were taken to healthcare centers.

In addition, eight people lost their lives due to drowning in lakes, rivers, and beaches; among them, the death of former Agriculture Minister Antonio Cabrales was reported.

At first-aid posts, Comandos de Salvamento of El Salvador provided pre-hospital care to 125 people at the first-aid posts set up at resorts, tourist centers, and beaches throughout the country. It also conducted searches for missing children who were subsequently reunited with their parents.

The lifeguard personnel of Comandos de Salvamento of El Salvador played a prominent role at beaches and recreational centers, where they managed to save the lives of more than 70 people.

They also participated in and collaborated on twenty fires with the Cuerpo de Bomberos Nacionales, who managed to put out the flames so they would not spread and cause further damage.

The Board of Directors and Executive Directorate of Comandos de Salvamento of El Salvador would like to extend special thanks to each of its volunteers who, day after day, devoted their time to responding to emergencies in the various locations designated, and to its personnel from the 30 branches who gave their utmost effort so that the “For a Safe Summer 2023” Rescue Operation would conclude successfully.

Special thanks to companies such as Cooperativa CACTIUSA de R.L., Global Alimentos, Huevos La Catalana, Sopas Laky, Econored, and altruistic individuals who contributed to our operation.